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Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword

A short, fun and occasionally not unintentionally educational podcast in which two fans of the New York Times crossword describe their puzzle-solving travails.

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18:47

Friday, January 10, 2025 - Robert Logan hits out of...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/11

This was an excellent Friday crossword - not particularly difficult, both cohosts got through it rather expeditiously - but the clues were just fabulous. We've gone through most of them in today's episode, so check that out.In addition, we have a Fun Fact Friday segment on Sergio Leone, so, make our day* and tell others people about us on "the socials" (aka social media).Show note imagery: Harry Chiti, who the METS once traded for himself!!*a Clint Eastwood reference, in case you missed itWe ...

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18:39

Thursday, January 9, 2025 - A NATO-themed crossword?...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2025/01/10

This was a fun and challenging Thursday crossword by David P. Williams, his sixth for the NYTimes, deftly edited by the indomitable Will Shortz. The theme was very helpful, providing a distinct tactical advantage (which we discuss in today's episode). There were scads of thought-provoking clues throughout the puzzle, like 37A, Danger in a Wile E. Coyote cartoon, TNT; 36D, At the end of the day, ALLINALL; and 26D, Leader of Germany?, SOFTG 😀 (Hint for new solvers: clues that start with

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19:55

Wednesday, January 8, 2024 - ARROYO, fun to say, fun...

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2025/01/09

Today's crossword, by Laura Dershewitz, was her third for the NYTimes, and it was grand. Both cohosts found it a little crunchier (i.e., tougher) than usual, Mike more so than Jean, stymied as he too often is by his arch nemeses -- pop culture references and Spanish. Jean was mainly temporarily at a loss at 64A, Papal vestment, ORALE. Both eventually got the puzzle solved, Jean reporting a decent time, Mike reporting ... a very large number.tldr: we liked the crossword, a lot -- check out the...

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19:36

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - OOHBABY this was an...

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2025/01/08

Dana Edwards has written two NYTimes crosswords, and both have been uniformly excellent. This one had an ingenious theme to it (not that his first was a slouch, but this one just had a little extra sparkle), and the clueing was particularly tricky (i.e., great!). There's simply no other way to describe 53D, Kind of place that's beside the point?, ONES (nice!); 54A, Random number generator, DIE (duh!); and 19A, Valley in which it's easy to get a cab, NAPA (brilliant!).It's also Tuesday, time f...

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13:13

Monday, January 6, 2025 - Worried you'll forget what...

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2025/01/07

Rena Cohen has concocted a fine Monday crossword for your enjoyment, one that checks all the boxes:Cute theme? (check!)Not too hard (check, check!)Entertaining? (check, check, check!)In short, we won't be checking any doubts at the door, this is definitely worth 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.Show note imagery: BUSAN, South KoreaWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by ther...

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17:58

Sunday, January 5, 2025 - Deep philosophical question...

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2025/01/06

This was an excellent Sunday crossword by Kareem Ayas, the themed clues being particularly ingenious and amusing (deets inside). But Kareem didn't ease off the gas when constructing the rest of the puzzle, there were fabulous clues throughout the grid. Have a listen, and you'll see why we were so enthralled.Show note imagery: The 2023 DUCATI Panigale, a very fast (of course!) motorcycleWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@iclo...

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15:41

Saturday, January 6, 2025 - A not-entirely-impossible...

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2025/01/05

The name Sam Ezersky strikes fear (or at least mild anxiety) in the hearts of NYTimes crossword solvers everywhere, as he is known for his devilishly difficulty clues. Today's crossword was definitely tough -- 52D, Cook's offering with chips?, IMAC 😀; and 58A, Creature whose name means "forest person", ORANGUTAN come to mind (as do most of the other clues, tbh) -- but the crosses had a little more "give" to them than one might expect. The end result was a challenging and highly entertaining

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18:04

Friday, January 3, 2025 - A Colin Adams' crossword?...

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2025/01/04

This was Colin Adams' fourth NYTimes crossword in under a year, and, as we discuss in today's episode, he remains as proficient as he is prolific. Jean tore through this puzzle in no time flat, Mike tortuously clawed his way to the finish line, his usual Friday modus operandi. For our Fun Fact Friday segment, we take a quick look at a slow-talking comedian, so do have a listen, and then let us know what you think!Show note imagery: The Kelce boys, doing a JERSEYSWAPWe love feedback...

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16:12

Thursday, January 2, 2025 - All hail the genius of...

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2025/01/03

In the pantheon of comedians, Steven Wright surely deserves a column or three, and in today's crossword Robert Charlton has chosen a great quote to illustrate the point. If you are unfamiliar with Steven Wright, stop whatever you're doing right now (unless it's listening to this podcast -- wait until you're finished) to head over to your favorite streaming source (or library: don't forget your local library!) and be prepared to be entertained. Speaking of entertaining, the entire crossword wa...

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16:07

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - Happy New Year!! 🎉🎉🎊

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2025/01/02

We're welcoming in 2025 in grand style, with a Wednesday crossword by Seth Bisen-Hersh (his 3rd) and Jeff Chen (his 158th!). The theme ties in nicely with an ongoing holiday, and if your reaction to that phrase was "what holiday?", then check out today's episode, where all will be revealed.Looking for an achievable new year's resolution? Why not resolve to do more NYTimes Crosswords? Subscribing is easy, and the deets are right here.Show note imagery: a lovely WORKBAG from Dagne DoverWe love ...

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19:45

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - Our New Year's Eve...

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2025/01/01

We're wrapping up 2024 and putting a bow on it, the actual present being today's crossword, a fine bit of work by Michael Lieberman, his 25th for the NYTimes, as deftly edited by -- it gives us such joy to write this -- Will Shortz (see yesterday's episode for the deets on why).Beyond the crossword, we have a magnificent Triplet Tuesday segment, and some awesome listener mail, so check that all out, and, as usual, let us know what you think.Show note imagery: Mauna KEA, not to be confused wit...

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11:33

Monday, December 20, 2024 - Welcome back Will...

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2024/12/31

Today's crossword is a cause for celebration. First, it was a great crossword (no surprise there -- check out the podcast for the deets), and second, it was edited by Will Shortz, the long time editor of the NYTimes crossword who had a stroke earlier this year. But demonstrating his indomitable spirit, Will has returned to the editor's chair, for which we are grateful. [Not that Joel Fagliano wasn't doing a fabulous job -- he was -- but it's just good to see Will's name back up on the marquee...

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16:29

Sunday, December 29, 2024 - Happy Penultimate Day of...

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2024/12/30

Today's crossword is the last Sunday of the year, and the finale is a fine one, thanks to Harry Zheng, author of today's puzzle -- edited ably and adeptly, as always, by Joel Fagliano. Deets inside, so have a listen, and don't forget to tell your friends about us on social media!Show note imagery: An Anteater, Armadillo and ANTELOPE, oh, my!We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free t...

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17:54

Saturday, December 28, 2024 - Reboot!

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2024/12/29

We've been off almost a week, so in honor of our reboot we're starting the podcast with some musical fanfare to declare our return. And, for your edification, we are returning with an analysis of a fine NYTimes Saturday crossword -- a debut by Sam Berriman with an astonishing 10 debut answers. We also have some great listener mail, so have a listen, and, as always, let us (and others!) know what you think.Show note imagery: The Three Gorges Dam, in China, generating HYDROPOWERWe lov...

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15:08

Sunday, December 22, 2024 - The Happy Holiday Edition!

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2024/12/23

The NYTimes has given us a splendid holiday present, today's crossword -- a chewy, themeless Sunday that you can really sink your teeth into (er, metaphorically speaking, please!). We. have all the deets inside, plus, the moment you've all been waiting for, the big reveal of our latest Triplet Tuesday Contest winner. You know we're not going to spoil it here, so grab today's episode and have a listen.We're going to be taking a few days off, but we'll be back hard at it next Saturday. In the m...

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12:22

Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Get ready to swing,...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/12/23

In today's episode, Jean sails through the toughest crossword of the week, and Mike crashes into the mizenmast, and is still pulling out splinters. We have all the deets inside, so you are cordially invited to download, listen up, and enjoy!Show note imagery: TITOPUENTE, the King of MamboWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

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9:21

Friday, December 20, 2024 - ESSO, the NYTimes...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/12/21

As the week progresses, the NYTimes crosswords get tougher, and here on a Friday, things can get really sticky. Today's was about a 7-8 out of 10 on the stickiness scale, but the cluing was still entertaining. We had 15D, John, in Portuguese, JOAO (ok, now we know); 32A, The symbol of America's first transcontinental railroad, THEGOLDENSPIKE; and 46D, Member of the golden horde, TATAR. We also liked the joint appearance of 9D, Spanish 101 verb, SER, and 37D, French 101 verb, ETRE -- viv...

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16:58

Thursday, December 19, 2024 - Brandon Koppy? We're...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/12/20

This was a slick Thursday crossword by Brandon Koppy, with some significant Golidlox cluing - not too easy, not too hard, just right -- assuming that you've been doing the crosswords for a while. If you're just starting out, the clues might be better characterized as hard, impossible, and huh? Some of the lesser known clues (to us) include 23D, 13th-century poet who wrote the "Masnavi", RUMI; 6A, Comedian Ken of "The Masked Singer" (unknown to Mike: Jean had apparently written a small m...

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17:17

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - If you're a YUTZ,...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/12/19

The themed clues in today's crossword were so good that they might've out shone some other gems. Fortunately we always solve our crosswords while wearing shades, so we can report that these clues -- 64D, Sending help?, UPS; the delicious combo of 6D, "It's so c-c-c-old!", BRR and 7D, Refreshment served with a spoon, ICEE; and 4D, Fool, from the Yiddish, YUTZ -- were also worth the price of admission. A nice work, 5 squares for sure on the JAMCR scale.A reminder, yesterday we featured our Trip...

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20:01

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - Our Triplet Tuesday...

Jean & Mike Do The New York Times Crossword ·

2024/12/18

Yes, the moment you have all been waiting for has finally arrived, another Triplet Tuesday Contest! Of course, for those of you who are fans of Kathy Lowden, the constructor of today's crossword, if that was the moment you were waiting for, well, your ship has come in as well -- and the great thing is that we cover both in today's episode. Yes, it's a twofer!Tldr: We've got a great contest and we hope you enter it, deets inside. Kathy Lowden has written a very funny Tuesday crossword, and we ...

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